Nick represented the U.S. in the lightweight men’s four at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. LaCava is a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in economics and has a Masters of Business Administration. He also cofounded Chocomize.com, an online custom chocolate company, with two college friends.

Currently, LaCava works as an associate with McKinsey & Company in New York, N.Y. Additionally, LaCava is also a co-founder and chairman of the United States Lightweight Rowing Association.